Sources told ESPN.com that Del Negro, who is also being considered for the Cleveland Cavaliers' job, was spotted last week interviewing with Timberwolves president and part-owner Flip Saunders.

The development comes after the collapse of Minnesota's talks with Memphis Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger.

There was speculation that Minnesota would turn to co-finalist and former Wolves forward Sam Mitchell after Grizzlies owner Robert Pera unexpectedly talked Joerger into staying in Memphis with a new contract.

ESPN.com reported that Del Negro made a strong impression on the Wolves in their talks to replace the retiring Rick Adelman

Del Negro was fired by Clippers' after a first-round exit in 2013 despite winning 57 games during the regular season. Del Negro has a career mark of 210-184 before being replaced in Chicago and Los Angeles by Tom Thibodeau and Doc Rivers, respectively.